Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1887-01-01
MASON VALLEY MABQUERADE.
A Large Attendance and Fine Sup
per.


per.
ED. TIMEs-The grand masquerade ball
came off at Craig's Hall on Christmas Eve.
as it was advertised to. 1t was largely at
tended and capped the climax Of anything
Of the kind ever seen in Greenfield before.
On the approach Of darkness the large and
commodious hotel was illuminated from eel.
lar to garrett, and mine host and lady, as
sisted by a score Of assistants, were ever
ready to wait upon their guests. About 5
o'clock P. NJ. parties began to arrive, and
for one hour steady stream Of
people poured into the hall. At g o'clock
the orchestra, composed of Messrs. Cooper
and Erway, sent forth sweet strains of mus
ic, the grand march was called, and about
seventy-fve couple stepped forward and
marched several times around the hall .
They then broke ranks and formed in sets
for quadrille. Almost every character
imaginable was represented; from the King
Bobeche to Mephistophles; from the Old
Grandmother to the Girl OF the Period; from
the Emperor to the Dusky Red Man; from
the Lady of Fashion TO the Irish Servant
Girl; from the Old Negro Woman to the
Little Picaniny; and from Romeo and Juliet
10 the Heather Chinee, to say nothing Of
the representation of the Live Hog, which
took The $40 prize. The hotel was literally
crowded with spectators. Twelve sets
danced at one time. Everybody looked at
everybody with the anticipation Of finding
out some disguise. but SO completely were
they disguised that bet one or two were
A. nj ba Iii
took place. The maskers formed in line
and marched before the judges, J. o. Biz.
mingham, !. E. Hart and VIM. II. Rulison,
of Dayton, who after a brief consultation
awarded the prize of $40 to Mrs. Julia Stew
ems Irish Washer Woman), not exactly
that she was more entitled to it than some
others, but there were so many ladies pres
ent who deserved prizes that it was hard to
decide. AS it was the decision gave general
satisfaction. The prize OF $40 was given 10
Johnny Herboldt, as the biggest hog and the
latest hog Of the occasion, and this decision
also gave satisfaction. At ~ o'clock sup.
per was announced and two hundred couple
were ushered into the dining room and seat
ed at the tables which fairly groaned with
their loads OF seasonable delicacies. After
supper the dancers returned to the hall
where dancing was kept until the wee sma
hours of the morning. Financially the
dance was a success as the receipts were
$3.50. Following is complete list Of per-
sons masked and what they represented:
John Herboldt-Live Hog; very fine.
Arthur Kenny-The Tramp; good.
II. W. Wood-Lu Fong. recently from
Hong Kong; perfect and rich.
Chas. Daizell-Scotch Highlander; very
fine.
e. F. Fox-Clown; perfect imitation.
Master George Erway-Deck Of Cards;
full hand.
!. p. cLaughln-Zouave; well taken.
X. 5. Brooks-Negro; very fine.
II. Meissner-J Jockey; well sustained.
W. Milchell-Hose Boy; grand.
". ii. Daily-Italian Iiighwayman; well
iakcn good disguise.
Charles allaghcr-Lawn Tennis; rich.
J. l.. Koberts-Lawn Tennis; rich.
!. G.. Conet-Lawn Tennis; rich.
I. a. Clow-Old Plantation Negro; very
fine.
Andrew Cooney-Negro; good.
Ernest Leavitt-Pompus Cadet; fine.
Iva Parker Domino.
James T. Downey-Russan Skater; very
fine.
Frank Downcy-Pat Roony; we'll taken.
Lee Observation-Disclosures; this was
we'll taken, he looked like the devil, sure.
lam ~' nar,nO Twin Negroes; fine
characters, played their parts so well that
none could tell one from the other, and be.
fore they unmarked they, themselves could
no, tell one from the other.
H.. (,
one could tell by the looks OF his ieet which
way he was going
Charley Bovar-Belle from Chicago; very
hne, but recognized by his feet.
A. w. Green-AmaIon OF Beauty; fine.
Harry Keys-Chwn; well taken.
John Feeny-Song and Dance Suit; very
fine.
Jack Sweat-Name 1t; good
A. ]. Liuell-king BluebeaTd; well tax.
en-, very rich costume.
Adam lleTboldI-MoIher Hubbard; look
ed bewitehing.
Mrs. J. S, craig-Negress; ia, and funny,
well played.
Mrs. 4. ]. Lit,ell-Miek A Do; burlesque
on Mikado. excellent.
Mis- Mis- Ea, s Down powney Irish Apple vend'
ets, complete disguise detected by none,
Miss Hetue llillhun--DevileSs; the pref.
hest devil ever seen.
Miss Ida Observation-Disclosures Girl; lovely
Miss Josie llenlIbsn-FloweT Girl; a
perfect lilac.
Miss May Dyer--SilveT Mine; worth 100
vents on III, dollar.
Miss Clara Noel-Sehool Girl; good for.
nothing Nan.
Miss Cora Noel China Woman from Pc.
kin, good.
Miss May Iohnson-Daughser Of the Reg
lmeni; very hne.
Mn GeTlie Peaeoek-Magpie; very hns.
Mn' A. L,,'sl' --Rom.o and Juliet;
we'll aken, vefY uur, rich velvr, costumes
deliberately trimmed With white and gold
lace, must be seen to he appreciated.
Mn. Observation-Disclosures; well qua.
lAinsd,
Mn. Julia Slsvsns-lIish Washer Woman;
excellent.
Mrs, ;. $ Carney -Niehu we'll .u,.